# World Builder 3D vs Small World

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Small World at 100% against World Builder 3D's 17%. Small World also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). World Builder 3D's advantage is ratings volume (375 vs 7) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Builder 3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Small World sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Small World holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Builder 3D has 375 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of World Builder 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Small World's.

World Builder 3D ships an update every 6 months, Small World every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Builder 3D | Small World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-builder-3dbuilding-game/id1499462124/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-world-scene-painter-3d/id1614519895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **375** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213774149) | [DiZign LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535400656) |

## What reviewers say

### World Builder 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-builder-3dbuilding-game/id1499462124)

Unleash your creativity in a virtual world where you can build diverse 3D houses and famous landmarks. Assemble parts like a puzzle, use hints, and enjoy relaxing gameplay with beautiful graphics. This open-world sandbox game offers endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Build diverse 3D houses, Assemble famous building models, 3D puzzle gameplay, Open world sandbox, Hundreds of items to build, Beautiful 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥳 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- ✨ Easier to play after updates
- 💖 Appreciated hard work by developers
- 💡 Good concept for a game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating piece placement
- 🐛 Pieces difficult to grab/attach
- 🐛 Pieces hidden off-screen
- 🐛 Limited number of models/puzzles
- 💸 Expensive app with frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces do not attach easily
- Pieces slide off screen
- Ads obscure gameplay
- Last piece is off the side and impossible to grab
- Some pieces disappear and need to be scrolled for

**Requested features**

- Add new models
- Timer reset at midnight in player's timezone
- Fix pieces being grayed out
- Improve piece placement sensitivity
- Make puzzles larger


### Small World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-world-scene-painter-3d/id1614519895)

Explore diverse 3D scenes and bring them to life by coloring objects. Watch characters and items animate as you complete your artwork. Embark on imaginative journeys through time and space.

**Highlights:** Explore diverse 3D scenes, Color 3D objects by tapping, Animated characters and objects, Travel through time and space, Immersive world exploration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Builder 3D free?

World Builder 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Small World free?

Small World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, World Builder 3D or Small World?

Small World is rated higher. World Builder 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while Small World averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do World Builder 3D or Small World have ads?

Neither World Builder 3D nor Small World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Builder 3D or Small World?

World Builder 3D ships an update every 6 months, and Small World every 13 months. Most recently, World Builder 3D was updated on October 27, 2026 and Small World on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*